Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the worlds. Based on the teachings found in the Torah, it is a monotheistic religion that states that Jews are the chosen people of God. This information is found in the Old Testament. Jews believe that God spoke to them through Moses who set down rules regarding

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings and divinity of Jesus Christ. Developed in the Middle East, this monotheistic religion traveled north and west and is the common religion of Europe and the Americas. Devout Christians believe in the eternal life of Jesus Christ as the Son of God who was sent to Earth to spread His teachings. In the scriptures or the Gospel, it is said that Jesus was crucified for his beliefs and miraculously ascended into heaven. Christianity has two main divisions: Protestantism and Catholicism. Around the 16th century, many priests and devout Catholics detected corruption in the church. The emergence of Martin Luther, and the Reformation (reform within the church and its institutions) initiated this separation. The protestant reformation was aided really by the printing press. Luther's 95 thesis and his other writings quickly spread throughout Northern Europe. Much of Northern Europe in the 1500's broke away from the Catholic Church and formed their own denominations of Christianity. All Christians and Protestants believe that those who are baptized,

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